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Power to the Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series
Guest: Angela Christine
Host: Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, DO, an expert in pain management and lifestyle medicine
Angela shares her health journey with her autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, with Dr. Lillie, a licensed nutritionist. Together they explore Angela’s experience with pain from inflammation caused by the disease. This patient story covers how lifestyle changes, including using food as medicine, profoundly impacted her healing and happiness.
01:00 – Intro – Health Background
03:00 – Diagnosis at Age 28
05:04 – Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
06:20 – Lifestyle
07:04 – Rheumatologist Doctor Prescribed Medication
08:30 – Side Effects of Medication
09:55 – Diet and Nutrition as Treatment?
11:25 – Spiritual Belief and Faith
12:55 – Functional Alternative Medicine Doctor for Autoimmune Disease
13:15 – Elimination Diet – Whole 30 Diet
13:30 – Removing Sugar, Gluten, and Diary for Health Benefits
14:00 – Food as Medicine
14:40 – Sauna Sessions to Help Eliminate Toxins
14:50 – Relaxing and Managing Stress for Health
15:30 – Holistic Care and Relationships
19:40 – Support System
23:49 – Joint Mobility Exercises, Cardio, and Weightlifting
26:30 – Top Tips for Better Health
Learn more about autoimmune disease, treatments, and side effects.
Production Team:
Garnell Bradley
Dante Steward, MBA
About Power to the Patient Podcast:
Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, DO, an expert in pain management and lifestyle medicine, invites guests from all backgrounds to share how they made it their priority to pivot toward better health.
Producer:
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